1 .B.Sc. Physics
Duration 6 semesters. Eligibility a pass (with eligible for higher studies) in the +2 Science group or its equivalent.
| B.Sc. Physics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 6 Semesters | +2 Science group or its equivalent | 48 |
Department Profile
<p><img alt="" src="https://farookcollege.ac.in/imgserver/uploads/attachments/Ed__8fe83aae-2bf9-478a-8a2d-264260c9952d_.png" style="height:100%; width:100%" /></p> <p>Together with the immediate course (Science) of the Madras University, the Department of Physics of Farook College was started in the year 1952. Currently the department provides facilities for academic instructions at the undergraduate and post-graduate levels. The electronics and general physical laboratories of the department are renovated in tune with the newly introduced semester of the University of Calicut. The workshop attached to the Physics Department meets the mechanical needs of the students in connection with their project work. The department is a recognized research centre under the University of Calicut.</p>
Established in
1952
Head of Department
Midhun Shah
Faculty
Muhammed Jubeer.E
Assistant Professor
9895624945
Qualification
– M.Sc. Physics
– CSIR JRF
Dr Yoosuf Ameen M
Assistant Professor
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Qualification
– M.Sc. Physics
– PhD in Physis
Dr. Naseer K.A.
Assistant Professor(c)
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Qualification
– PhD (2021): Physics, Department of Physics, Gandhigram Rural Institute (Deemed University), Gandhigram, Tamil Nadu, India.
– MSc (2010) : Physics, School of Pure and Applied Physics, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala, India, India.
– BSc (2008) : Physics, (Mathematics, Chemistry), Sree Kerala Varma College, Thrissur, University of Calicut, Kerala, India.
Programme
2 .M.Sc. Physics
Duration 4 semesters. Eligibility a pass (with eligible for higher studies) in B.Sc. Physics with 50% of marks/CGPA 2.
| M.Sc. Physics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 4 Semesters | B.Sc. Physics with 50% of marks/CGPA 2 | 12 |
3 .Ph.D
Admission to Ph.D programme is done as per the guidelines of the University of Calicut. Ph.D.Pprogramme shall be for a minimum duration of three years, including course work and a maximum of six years.
| Ph.D (No. of Research Guides - 04) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Eligibility | Intake |
| 3-5 years | M.Sc. Physics | Subject to Availability |
Facilities
1 .Laboratories
Two well-equipped
spacious laboratories for BSc. Physics Core and Complementary courses. List of
major facilities available in these lab is listed below.
General Physics & Electronics Lab.
Ø Spectrometer.
Ø Diffraction
Gratings.
Ø LASER Sources.
Ø Newton’s Ring
Apparatus.
Ø Ballistic
Galvanometer.
Ø Polari meter.
Ø Sonometer.
Ø Potentiometer.
Ø Carey-Fosters
Bridge.
Ø Circular coil.
Ø Cathode Ray
Oscilloscope.
Ø Function
generators.
Ø IC Trainer Kit.
Ø Electrical and
electronic measuring instruments.
2 .Computer Lab
Fully functional
computational lab with 10 Desktop systems running with Ubuntu based OS for UG
core computational practical.
3 .Virtual Lab
A virtual lab with
following facilities is functioning in department with following facilities.
Ø ExpEYES - A tool
for learning science by exploring and experimenting. (Designed and developed by
IUAC, New Delhi)
Ø SEELablet - A cost
effective multi-pronged, workbench for science and electronics experiments.
Ø Applets and
Simulations to demonstrate principles
enabling students to gain better understanding /NPTEL/MIT Video lectures
collection.
Ø Virtual
Observatory,Softwares for Video analysis and Image Processing
4 .MSc Lab
Well-equipped spacious laboratory for MSc. Physics Programme.
List of major facilities available in these lab is listed below.
General Physics & Electronics Lab.
Ø GM Counter.
Ø Constant deviation
Spectrometer.
Ø Experimental Kits
(Indian Academy of Sciences- BH Curve, Plank const,Stefans const
Ø Frank Hertz
apparatus.
Ø Dielectric
constant measurement system.(Liquid)
Ø Instruments for
diverse optical measurements.
Ø LASER Sources. Michelson
interferometer.
Ø Electromagnet.
Ø Ultrasonic
interferometer.
Ø Strain guage.
Ø Digital and Analog
Oscilloscopes
Ø Function
Generators.
Ø Microprocessor
programming kits.
Electrical and electronic measuring instruments.
5 .Computer Lab
Fully functional computational lab with 6 Desktop systems running with Ubuntu based OS for PG computational practical.
6 .Research Lab
Well-equipped spacious research labs for carrying
out works in the field of material science, applied optics and Nuclear physics.
Material Science Research lab:
Ø Spray Pyrolysis
Equipment for Thin film preparation-
HOLMARK
Ø Ellipsometer
Ø High Temperature
Furnace (1700 oC)-THERLEK
Ø Hot air
oven-Thermocon
Ø Digital Weighing
balance-SHIMADZU CORPORATION
Ø Magnetic
stirrers-REMI
Ø Spin coating Unit.
Ø Digital Multi
meter-Keithley.
Ø Double
distillation Unit-Borosil.
Ø Hydraulic
Press-Technoresearch.
Applied Optics Research lab:
Ø 80mW DPSS LASER
-532 nm
Ø 6x4 Honeycomb non
vibrational table with LASER mount.
Ø Sensor array with
H digital Software.
Nuclear Physics Research lab:
Ø Gamma Ray
spectrometer.
Ø Radiation Sources.
7 .OBSERVATORY
A well maintained astronomical observatory at t
with two telescopes.
Ø Dobsonian BKDOB
16” with all accessories
Ø CCD camera
Ø Astronomical
Telescope (14’’)
1 .Funded Projects
|
Faculty |
Title of the
Project |
Funding Agency |
Amount (Rs.) |
Date of Joining
and Progress |
|
Midhun shah |
Spin Seebeck
effect in ferromagnetic thin films of Nickel and YIG (Yttrium iron Garnet) |
RUSA |
1,95,000.00 |
23/08/2019 Completed |
|
Muhammed Jubeer E |
Studies on optical, electronic and photo
catalytic properties of PEG added Zinc based nonmaterial and La doped PEG
added Zinc based nonmaterial |
RUSA |
2,00,000.00 |
23/08/2019 Completed |
Memberships
1 .Memberships
|
Sl. No. |
Name
of the Teacher |
Memberships |
|
1 |
Midhun Shah |
1.
Member PG
BoS Physics–Calicut University 2.
Member
Academic committee- Physics- Sree NarayanaGuru open University 3.
Member –Plasma science society of India
(PSSI) 4. Member
–Magnetic Society of India (MSI) 5.
Member –Academy of Physics Teachers. 6.
Member Quiz Society of India- QSI |
|
2 |
Bassam.S.A |
1.
Member –Plasma science society of India
(PSSI) 2. Member
–Academy of Physics Teachers. |
|
3 |
Muhammed Jubeer.E |
1.Member
–Academy of Physics Teachers. |
|
4 |
Anas Swalih.P.K |
2.Member
–Academy of PhysicsTeachers. |
|
5 |
Musfir.P.N |
1.Member-Photonic society of India |
|
6 |
Naseef Muhammed P N |
1.Member –Plasma science society of India (PSSI) 2.Member –Academy of Physics Teachers. |
Achievements
Dr. Naseer K.A.
Asst. Professor (c)
Dept. of Physics
Oct 03 , 2023
Published a research article in “Optical Materials – Elsevier” – “Effect of alkali/alkaline modifiers on Pr3+ ions doped lead boro-tellurite glasses for lasing material applications - Volume 143, 2023, 114289, ISSN 0925-3467, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.optmat.2023.114289.” (Scopus, Web of Science, SCI, IF – 3.9)
Dr. Naseer K.A.
Asst. Professor (c)
Dept. of Physics
Oct 03 , 2023
Published a book chapter "Nano-and Smart Materials in Solar Energy, Conversion, and Storage" in " Advances in Energy Materials: New Composites and Techniques for Future Energy Applications" published by Apple Academic Press – ISBN:9781774912560, 1774912562, https://www.doi.org/10.1201/9781003346074-10, https://www.appleacademicpress.com/advances-in-energy-materials-new-composites-and-techniques-for-future-energy-applications/9781774912560
Dr. Naseer K.A.
Asst. Professor (c)
Dept. of Physics
Oct 03 , 2023
Published a book chapter "Photovoltaics Applications of Solid Carbons in Molecular Forms" in " Nanotechnology-Enhanced Solid Materials" published by Apple Academic Press – eBook ISBN9781003333449, https://doi.org/10.1201/9781003333449-1, https://www.appleacademicpress.com/nanotechnology-enhanced-solid-materials-design-synthesis-properties-applications-and-perspectives/9781774912201
Dr. P.N. Musfir
Asst. Professor
Dept. of Physics
Aug 18 , 2023
Delivered a session on "Career opportunities in Physics" at Sullamussalam Science College, Areacode, on 18th August 2023 Friday.
Midhun Shah
Asst. Professor & Head
Dept. of Physics
Mar 18 , 2023
Participated, presented his work titled Structural and Thermoelectric properties of burial sintered Pr doped SrTiO3 crystallites and won the first prize in the oral presentations held on March 15, 2023 in the World Conference on Thermoelectric and Materials (WCT-2023).
Dr Naseer K A
Asst. Professor
Dept. of Physics
Designated as the guest editor for the special issue of the journal 'Symmetry'. Symmetry is one of the journals from the world's largest open access publisher, MDPI.
T Remi
Dept. of Physics
Batch PhD Scholar
Nov 14 , 2023
Awarded the degree of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physics by University of Calicut. She worked on the topic "Studies on Synchronisation and Chimera states in Hindmarsh-Rose networks with distance-dependent and cross coupling schemes" under the supervision of Prof(Dr) P A Subha (Retd), Dept. Of Physics, Farook College (Autonomous)
Husna M.
Dept. of Physics
Batch 2021-24 (UG)
Nov 03 , 2023
Secured third prize (Cash Award of Rs. 15,000/-) for oral presentation in 35th All India Essay Contest on Nuclear Science & Technology conducted by Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India at BARC.
Fathima Shifa N.K.
Dept. of Physics
Batch 2021-24 (UG)
Nov 03 , 2023
Selected for the Radio Astronomy Winter School (RAWS), jointly organized by NCRA-TIFR and IUCA, Pune
Amal Abdulrahman
Dept. of Physics
Batch Research Scholar
Oct 26 , 2023
Attended the 8th edition of the conference High Energy Phenomena in Relativistic Outflows (HEPRO), held at the Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris (France) from October 23 until October 26 2023, during which she presented an oral contribution entitled “Understanding the high energy emission and multi-wavelength morphology of the knots in kilo-parsec scale "jets of Active Galactic Nuclei"
Shuaib Hamza P.
Dept. of Physics
Batch 2022-25 B.Sc. Physics
Sep 19 , 2023
Attended National Initiative on Undergraduate Sciences (NIUS) Camp. NIUS is an offline exposure and enrichment camp offered by HBCSE-TIFR, Mumbai. First week mostly consisted of lecture classes on various research topics and frontiers in natural sciences. In the weekend group of students got chance to visit the labs at TIFR and spend some time with renowned scientists. Second week consisted of a well-planned lab course in which they had to find our own solutions to every experiment and also project allotment and examination were held.
Ms. Amal Abdulrahman
Dept. of Physics
Batch PhD Scholar
Sep 16 , 2023
Received Young Scientist International Travel Grant from the Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) to participate in HEPRO VIII: High Energy Phenomena in Relativistic Outflows held in France Oct 23-26, 2023.
Jasna A.
Dept. of Physics
Batch B.Sc. Physics (2020-2023 )
Feb 13 , 2023
Presented a project paper titled 'Fermi/Lat observations of enhanced gamma ray flare from 3C 345 during September 2022' in the national seminar on "Advances in Astrophysics & Space Science Research" organized by ICARD, Department of Physics and Electronics held at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore on 13-15 February, 2023
Events & Activities
1 .Webinar on Women in Science-27.05.2020
Department Conducted a webinar (First one
organized in Farook college) on 27.05.2020.The webinar was open to all faculty
and students of Farook college.Dr.Jisha.P,Asst
Professor, Department of Physics, Delhi University was The resource person.
The webinar started with welcome notes by Mr. Midhun shah and Muhammad
jubeer.In the presentation lasted about one hour Dr.Jisha pointed out the
prominent women in scientific history, their struggles and perseverance to
achieve scientific goodwill. Ms.Neshwa, Physics association Secretary proposed
vote of Thanks .About 50 participants attended the program
2 .Moon Day Celebration -LUNA-Let's traverse the luna attic! (20.07.2020)
As
a part of Moon Day Observations, PG and Research Department of Physics, Farook
college conducted a webinar on the topic: Solar system-Revisited, by one of the
most eminent science speaker Dr.Vaisakhan Thampi D S (Assistant Professor,
Department of Physics, Mahatma Gandhi college, Thiruvananthapuram) on 20 July
2020 at 11 AM, in Google meet, for which nearly 180 students and researchers
from different institutions participated.
Mr.Anas Swalih P (Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics,
Farook College). Dr.Yoosuf Ameen (Assistant Professor, Dept of Physics, Farook
College) moderated the session. The webinar was so informative and helped in
reconstructing our vision on solar system with advanced knowledge. The
presentation was so exact and useful that some of the big concepts of physics
were discussed in a very unique and simple manner. At the end of the session, a
chance was given for the participants to interact and clear their doubts on the
topic. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks proposed by Neswa Nasir
(Student, 2nd year, BSc Physics, Farook College).
3 .International Webinar on Frontiers in Experimental Physics (IWFEP-2020) - 05.08.2020-06.08.2020
Department of Physics, Farook College organized a two day International Webinar on Frontiers in Experimental Physics (IWFEP-2020) during 5-6, August, 2020. This was envisaged as a program through which Young researchers get acquainted with research trends in the field of experimental Physics. This comprehensive ideas will be useful to evaluate and reorganize research works according to the new normal academic exercises.
4 .“Learning physics – Ways and strategies"
PG and Research Department of Physics,
Farook College organized an orientation program for final year BSc Physics
students on the topic “Learning physics – Ways and strategies". The
program was conducted in Google Meet platform. Dr Yousuf Ameen (Asst. Professor, Dept of Physics) welcomed the
gathering. Head of the department Mr. Midhun Shah presided the program. Dr.
Devadhasan K.V, HOD (Retd.) MG College, Kannur was the resource person. He shared
his experience of creating 50+ IIT JAM qualifiers in his college. Almost all
final years students of BSc Physics participated in this program.